Ideas aren’t precious
Every idea you can think of has probably been conceptualised in some form or another. There’s a sea of ‘original’ ideas out there. But does that make your idea any less valuable? Absolutely not. The real game-changer isn’t the idea; it’s the execution and, yes, a sprinkle of luck. Lately, I’ve been amongst numerous folks […]
Software decays. SaaS decays absolutely
Expecting code, once perfectly crafted and understood by a machine, to be timeless but have you ever considered the curious nature of software decay? Yes, you heard that right – software decays. It seems odd, doesn’t it? But alas, the reality of software development tells a different story. While the code you painstakingly write remains […]
The Hidden Costs of Self-Hosting: A Response to “Self-Hosting LLaMA 3”
Suggesting that hosting your own hardware for AI models, like LLaMA 3, could be “significantly cheaper” than using services like ChatGPT is made with an enticing promise of cost savings in a recent blog post by Lytix. However, this perspective overlooks several critical factors that can turn those anticipated savings into unforeseen costs. As a fellow […]
ChatGPT is a Bullsh*tter
Through an enlightening and amusing experience, I gained some much-needed clarity on the behaviour of AI language models like ChatGPT from reading an excellent paper over the weekend – “ChatGPT is bullsh*t” (Ethics and Information Technology, Vol 26.38, June 2024). Yes, you read that correctly, an academic paper with a swear word! The paper argues that we […]
Navigating the Regulations Paradox: A Tech-Driven Approach to Housing Solutions
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Griffin Lecture at the National Press Club, where Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull shed light on the pressing challenges facing urbanism in Australia. At the forefront of their discussion was the housing shortage, a critical issue not only for Australia but for many nations worldwide. Lucy Turnbull underscored […]